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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Liberty upset, Aces romp in first round openers

Today's results:


The Liberty stunned the Sky, 98-91, with an epic fourth quarter scoring run.


The Aces ran away from the Mercury, 79-63.


Playoff news:


Generations are colliding in these playoffs.


CBS Sports playoff preview.


The Mystics celebrate their 25th anniversary with hopes for a title.


Washington and Seattle are bracing for a showdown.


A healthy Breanna Stewart is back in the playoffs and ready to do what she does best: dominate.


Jackie Young could be the piece that pushes Las Vegas to a championship.


A quiet but determined Brionna Jones has established herself as a star......teammate Alyssa Thomas says the Sun is hungry.


Natasha Cloud is fresh off of one of the best seasons in history.


Kayla Thornton has lead the Wings into the playoffs.......and Isabelle Harrison's unwavering personality has guided the team.


League news:


2022 was the most-watched season (on TV) in 14 years.


WNBA player news:


This is the Sabrina Ionescu we were waiting for.


Breaking down the rise of Ezi Magbegor.


WNBA coach news:


Interim Sparks coach Fred Williams won't stay with the team, and will leave for his new job at Auburn.


College team news:


The exit of USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 could cost the remaining schools in the conference $13 million in media rights.


The next stage of the NIL era will bring opportunity.

Posted by Sue Favor at 10:15 PM

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